Common Issues & Fixes

Last updated: Feb 23, 2026

Use this page as a triage flow. The goal is to isolate the problem (invite flow, performance, audio, input) before changing too many things at once.

Can't invite or join a friend

Host creates a lobby first (not mid-run).
Steam Overlay is enabled and opening with Shift + Tab.
Both players appear online on Steam.
Restart Steam + game and try a fresh lobby.

Game feels stuttery even when FPS looks okay

Test fullscreen and borderless separately.
Set a frame cap and compare pacing.
Close overlays / recording apps temporarily.
Lower effects/shadows before lowering everything else.

No audio / wrong audio device

Set the correct Windows default output before launching the game.
Reconnect USB/Bluetooth headset and relaunch.
Check in-game audio sliders after device changes.
Avoid switching output devices repeatedly mid-session.

Controller / keybinds feel wrong

Test keyboard/mouse first to confirm it is input-specific.
Check Steam Input profile / remapping settings.
Reset custom binds and rebuild from a simple baseline.
Document the exact action that fails (movement, interact, sprint).

What to record before asking for help

Platform and game version / demo build
What you expected vs what happened
Exact step where failure occurs
Whether it happens every time or intermittently

When to stop troubleshooting locally

Issue reproduces after restart and clean retest.
Multiple players report the same bug.
A patch appears to introduce the issue suddenly.
You suspect a game bug, not a local config problem.

Editorial note

This page is designed to be updated with real issue reports over time. The best version of this guide includes reproducible steps and confirmed fixes after patches or demo updates.